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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-07_Appointment to the Police Commission_31 Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Cynthia Jordan Delaney, Acting City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Police Commission Appointment MEETING DATE: August 6, 2007 RECOMMENDATION: Approve City Manager Kukulski’s appointment of Michael M. Nash, Ph.D. to the Police Commission. BACKGROUND: City Manager Kukulski has chosen to appoint Michael M. Nash, Ph.D. to the Police Commission to fill a term that expired on April 30, 2007. The Police Commission is created under Section 7-32-4151, M.C.A. The three-member Board is appointed by the City Manager, with the concurrence of the City Commission, and is comprised of those who are "residents of such city or town who shall have the qualifications required by law to hold a municipal office therein." Members are appointed to staggered three-year terms. Under Section 7-32-4142, M.C.A., one member must be appointed annually at the first regular meeting of the City Commission in May. The Police Commission conducts hearings and decides on appeals brought by any member of the Police Department who has been disciplined, suspended, removed, or discharged. 1 Vacancy New applicants: Michael M. Nash, Ph.D. Rick Gale ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Cynthia Jordan Delaney, Acting City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager Attachments: Board Applications 631 Page 1 of 1 Cynthia Delaney From Brit Fontenot Sent Monday July 02 2007943 AM To Cynthia Delaney Subject FW Police Commission Board Application From drmikenash@aol com mailto drmikenash@aol com Sent Thursday June 28 2007 8 39 PM To Brit Fontenot Subject Re Police Commission Board Application Dear Brit For some reason I cant modify the form submitted so I am retyping it Fill out the following information and click send to apply for this board Name Michael M Nash Ph D Physical Address 1011 S 3rd Bozeman MT 59715 Mailing Address if different Email drmikenash@aol com Phone 406 565 0251 Length of time in the Bozeman Born here graduated from MSU practiced law from 1976 1984 Prison psychologist 1974 1986 Occupation Clinical Psychologist Gallatin Mental Health Center Employer Have you ever served on a City or County board No if so where what board and how long Please explain your relevant qualifications interests and experiences Ihave been involved with law enforcement for many years As an attorney Ibelieve Ican help separate fact from emotional issues I would also hope to help bridge the relationship between law enforcement and mental health References Individual or Organization Please include name and phone for three references Sean Becker 586 3634 Duncan MacNab 5866669 Jim Cashell 763 5259 Howard Layman MD 582 7357 Iunderstand that sending this email is the same as signing my name yes no Yes 7 22007 632 Page 1 of 1 Cynthia Delaney From Jim Drummond jdrummond@stockmanbank comj Sent Wednesday July 25 2007 11 08 AM To Cynthia Delaney Subject Mike Nash Mike Nash has informed me that he is applying for a position on the Bozeman Police Commission I have been on the commission since the early 1980 s and Ibelieve Ihave known Mike just about as long Mike Nash was born and raised in Bozeman His father was a long time well known attorney and Mike has significant local ties and historical perspective Mike is well educated with a law degree as well as a PHD in Psychology He has worked as a counselor at the Montana State Prison taught college level psychology classes practiced law and been involved in many different aspects of law enforcement and the criminal justice system I have found Mike to be level headed and thoughtful in his decisions He has a high level of interest in serving his community by becoming a police commissioner and is willing to dedicate the time necessary if and when called upon to fulfill statutory duties I would recommend Mike Nash highly for appointment to the Bozeman Police Commission Jim Drummond 7 252007 633 Mike Nash Page 1 of 1 Cynthia Delaney From MacNab Duncan Duncan MacNab@gallatin mtgov Sent Tuesday July 31 200712 29 PM To Cynthia Delaney Subject Mike Nash Good Morning A note in support of Mike Nash as a candidate for Police Commission Mike s experience in law psychology corrections and the community makes him a great person to full the shoes of a police commissioner He would have my support Duncan MacNab Gallatin Co Coroner 7 312007 634 Page 1 of2 Cynthia Delaney From Agenda Sent Tuesday July 10 20078 11 AM To Cynthia Delaney Subject FW Police Commission Board Application FYI From Rick Gale mailto rickgale@yahoo com Sent Monday July 09 20076 34 PM To Agenda Subject Police Commission Board Application Name Rick Gale Physical Address 213 Clifden Drive Bozeman MT 59718 Email rickgale@yahoo com Phone 406 522 3992 Length of time in the Bozeman We have lived in Bozeman permanently for 1 year now and have been coming into Bozeman since 1978 when Ibecame a seasonal law enforcement ranger in Yellowstone National Park Occupation U S Park Ranger Yellowstone National Park Employer National Park Service Occupation Retired High School Teacher Employer Irvine Unified School District Occupation Reserve Police Officer Employer Irvine Police Department Have you ever served on a City or County board if so where what board and how long No I have not Please explain your relevant qualifications interests and experiences I have an extensive law enforcement portfolio My law enforcement experience includes patrol traffic enforcement traffic school warrant wanted person investigation field training ranger field shift supervisor and crisis hostage negotiator 2005 Irvine Community Drug Prevention Award 1997 CommendationlrvinePD Barricaded Suicidal Subject 7 112007 635 Page 2 of2 1992 Commendation lrvine P D Drive By Shooting 1991 lrvine Reserve Police Officer of the Year 1990 0range County Reserve Police Officer of the Year 1983 lrvine Reserve Police Officer of the Year Seasonal U S Park Ranger Yellowstone National Park 1978 1999 Law enforcement Visitor Information Services Accident Investigation Emergency Medical Services Structural Fire Fighting Shift Supervisor and Field Training Ranger Volunteer Reserve Police Officer Irvine Police Department 1980 1997 Patrol Traffic Enforcement and Accident Investigation Warrant Investigation and Special Operations UniLCrisis Hostage Negotiator PUBLICATIONS 1998POLlCE The Law Enforcement Magazine Walking on the Wild Side National Park Service Rangers 1989 The BACKUP Reserve Police Officer Magazine Sobriety Checkpoint Ahead References Individual or Organization Please include name and phone for three references Dave Mihalik Deputy Police Chief Irvine Police Department 949 724 7110 MHLA LIK Davemailto dmihalik@irYiJleca us Harry Johnson President Yellowstone Harley Davidson 406 388 768 American Red Cross Bozeman Service Center 406 587 4611 I understand that sending this email is the same as signing my name Yes I do Rick Gale Be a better Globetrotter Get better trlw lanswersfrom someone who knows Yahoo Answers Check it out 711 2007 636